Area Youth Worker 1 (Local Team) Strabane Area Project

TN United Kingdom; Strabane; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Area Youth Worker to oversee youth programs in Northern Ireland. This role involves managing diverse services, engaging with young people, and ensuring their active participation in activities. You will develop action plans and collaborate with community agencies to foster inter-community activities. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on youth development and community engagement, all while working in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing youth work programs and engaging with young people.
• Ability to develop and implement action plans effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage youth work programs and assess young people's needs.
• Develop and implement activities in line with the Youth Service Curriculum.

Skills

Youth Work Management

Program Development

Community Engagement

Staff Supervision

Education

Relevant Degree in Youth Work or Social Sciences

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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JOB PURPOSE

The Area Youth Worker 1 will have responsibility for the management of youth work programmes across the designated area, in line with EA policies.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing & Developing a Range of Services within the Designated Area.
• Work directly with young people by assessing their needs and providing an agreed programme of activities designed to meet those needs, in line with the Youth Service Curriculum for Northern Ireland.
• Develop an individual Annual Action Plan and actively contribute to the Area Plan and the overall strategic plan for the Youth Service.
• Ensure the active participation of young people in the youth work programmes and in the management of the area project.
• In consultation with the Advisory Committee and line manager ensure that objectives are achieved through implementation, monitoring and self evaluation of agreed work programmes.
• Establish contact with, listen to, befriend, advise, support and act as an advocate for young people.
• Encourage and participate in the residential and outdoor education elements of the programme.
• Promote and develop inter-community activities.
• Be responsible to the line manager for all management, administration and financial matters relevant to the Area Project.
• Engage in appropriate fund raising related directly to the approved programme.
• Provide support to youth groups and relevant organisations within the designated area.
• Engage where appropriate in outreach or detached youth work programmes within the designated area.
• Developing Staff and Facilities within the Designated Area.
• Work with staff and volunteers to develop, implement, manage and evaluate programmes of activities, services and facilities in line with the agreed priorities for the area.
• Ensure the induction, motivation, development, training, deployment and discipline of part-time/project staff and volunteers within the area project.
• Working with agencies to develop services across the community.
• Work with relevant agencies to develop services within the designated area.
• Leading Project Development and Implementation within the Designated Area.
• In line with agreed priorities design and implement specific curriculum related projects within the designated area.
• Management Responsibility for Staff within the Designated Area.
• Supervise appropriate staff, including the management and allocation of duties.